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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.89 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.89 and 120.90 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.89 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.89 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.89 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 27,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431.00/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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